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[thehefner]

Y'know, I really don't see what all the hubbub is regarding Tom Petty accusing the Red Hot Chili Peppers of ripping off "Last Dance with Mary Jane" with the song "Dani California." Bloo could hear a similarity, but for me, the similarity was passing, at best. I mean, if we want to talk about bands ripping off songs, you could make far better cases against, say, the bands Jet and AFI.

I utterly lament to know that a whole generation is going to hear the immortal opening for Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life," and think it's Jet's song "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" Because it sounds exactly the frickin' same! And am I the only one here who heard AFI's song "Miss Murder" and thought, "wow, *someone* wants to be Depeche Mode." Because wow, that song really, really, *really* seems to be ripping off "Personal Jesus" with touches of "Strangelove."

And yet Tom Petty gets his hemp knickers all twisted over a song that, is seems to me, is plenty different enough from his own. Whatever. I'm only slightly more than a casual pop listener these days anyway, reserving my real grumpy opinions for movies and comics.

Oh, and yoink, suburbfabulous; because most of us thought or at least hoped to GOD it was all an act, here's a video of a normal mulleted standup comic named Dan Whitney... who would later adopt the persona of Larry the Cable Guy. It's just kinda fascinating; he's like some horrible red state bizarro world version of Paul Rubens/Pee Wee Herman.

Speaking of which, Adult Swim on Cartoon Network wil start airing PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE on weeknights. SQUEE.

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[irish-caffeine.livejournal.com]

I'm more annoyed with the fact that the first time these kids hear Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" it will be delivered by Fall Out Boy.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Heh heh! By my evil pop-crap clone, no less!

[kali921.livejournal.com]

Not to mention that a whole generation of young people don't realize that the Damned originated the song "Smash It Up."

Heathens. Those that don't listen to the Damned, I mean.

[kali921.livejournal.com]

LUST FOR LIFE FOR THE WIN.

I have everything Iggy's ever recorded. I never get tired of him, ever.

[irish-caffeine.livejournal.com]

Oh, The Damned are fucking IMMORTAL! Ever seen 'em live? They still kick ass, especially now that they have Patricia Morrison on base.

[irish-caffeine.livejournal.com]

So man, you coming up for "says Eugenia" or what? :)

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

I'll do what I can... my work schedule is erratic but money is desperately, desperately needed. Plus, I'm still so wiped out, the long drive up and back ain't sounding attractive to my health or pocketbook as of now. But I shall do what I can, I promise you that.

[tankgirl88.livejournal.com]

i like AFI...what songs did they rip off?

[kali921.livejournal.com]

SOMEONE THAT KNOWS PATRICIA MORRISON. RAWK!

I've seen the Damned countless times. Dave Vanian, Captain, Rat Scabies, the whole lot of them. I have much love for the Damned.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

I could be wrong, but boy oh boy "Miss Murder" sounds to me JUST like a mixture of primarily "Personal Jesus" and "Strangelove," both by Depeche Mode. A great band IMO, if you don't listen to 'em.

[gnort.livejournal.com]

Not only is Pee Wee's playhouse coming to adult swim, but it's on dvd

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Yes yes, but DVD requires money. AS does not. Therefore = WIN. I'm too tired to make sense right now, but hopefully the intent of my message there was clear.

[suburbfabulous.livejournal.com]

If I'd known she was already out of the band, I NEVER would have bought Floodland.
She's got-damned fine, to quote my downstairs neighbor.

EVERYthing?

[suburbfabulous.livejournal.com]

I have the Livin' On The Edge Of The Night Cassette Single.
And no, that doesn't make me special.
My spear and magic helmet do that.

[suburbfabulous.livejournal.com]

Heh. I live to share the Secret Keys To God's Moped.
I truly do.

[irish-caffeine.livejournal.com]

There's still a little controversy as to whether or not she actually played on that album, as Andy refuses to confirm or deny. Either way, Lucretia's a killer tune, regardless of who's playing that base line.

[irish-caffeine.livejournal.com]

Seen 'em twice, and had a great time. I love the Cap'n and his "Now kids, drugs are all well and good, but FUCK CIGARETTES!"

[erzebetbathory.livejournal.com]

oh john, you're such a bad influence on me, squee! check out WHAT I FOUND...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CS36ZYxzhg

Re: EVERYthing?

[kali921.livejournal.com]

Oh. My. God. I'm SO glad I friended you. :DDDDDD

MC5, too. KICK OUT THE JAMS!

[gnort.livejournal.com]

I got it, tis a good point

Re: EVERYthing?

[suburbfabulous.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I friended you, too.
MC5. Wow. I have to admit, I knew very little about them until the Rollins/Bad Brains cover of Kick Out The Jams.
And then I scarfed up everything I could...>8)X

[suburbfabulous.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. Of course, even if she didn't play on the album, she was in the videos...and the album cover. That's what makes my money.
Andy's a tool. Here's to him.

[spacechild.livejournal.com]

btw, i have a cd i made for you.

i totally forgot to put any sisters of mercy on it. but oh well.

i can always make you another.

also.. are you going to that party on saturday?